Why this home stands out
What sets 3828 Donnington Drive apart is the combination of space and location that's genuinely hard to find in this price range of Virginia Beach. A nearly one-third-acre lot gives you real outdoor room — rare for a subdivision home — while the 1997 build means you get a solid, established layout with four true bedrooms, a half bath on the main level, and over 2,200 square feet to spread out in.
NEWCASTLE and the Virginia Beach real estate market
NEWCASTLE sits in the southwestern corner of Virginia Beach, a part of the city that feels settled and residential without feeling remote. Streets here are tree-lined and the lots run larger than you'd expect from a 1990s subdivision, which gives the whole area a more spacious, unhurried feel. If you've been browsing virginia beach houses for sale and keep running into tight lots or cookie-cutter layouts, NEWCASTLE tends to be a pleasant surprise. The neighborhood feeds into a broader corridor of parks, recreation facilities, and everyday retail that makes daily life genuinely convenient. Virginia Beach itself is one of the most populous cities in Virginia, and this corner of it balances suburban quiet with quick access to the oceanfront, Town Center, and the military installations that anchor so much of the local economy. Princess Anne Road and Indian River Road are both close by, keeping commutes manageable in most directions.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are easy from Donnington Drive. Food Lion is just 0.7 miles away for grocery runs, and a 7-Eleven is even closer at 0.6 miles when you need a quick stop. Chen's Garden, a local Chinese restaurant, is less than a mile away for a low-effort dinner. For fitness, you have two solid options nearby: a soccer facility at 0.9 miles and the Princess Anne Family YMCA at 1.0 mile — one of the better-equipped YMCAs in the area. Outdoors, Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation facilities and Village Bend Park are both just 0.3 miles from your door, with a practice field another block beyond that at 0.4 miles.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NAS Oceana is an 11-minute drive from 3828 Donnington Drive, and USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is only 13 minutes away — making this address a practical fit for personnel at either installation. The four bedrooms give growing families real room, and Virginia Beach's strong support infrastructure for military households, including VA loan-friendly transaction history in the area, makes the buying process here well-worn and straightforward.
For families upgrading
Four bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 2,238 square feet on a 0.29-acre lot — this is the kind of floor plan families move into and stay in for years. The extra half bath on the main level makes a real difference when mornings get busy, and the lot size means kids actually have a yard to use. Village Bend Park and Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation facilities are both within a short walk when you need more space to roam.
More buyer questions
How far is 3828 Donnington Drive from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is approximately 11 minutes from 3828 Donnington Drive under typical traffic conditions. That's one of the shorter commutes you'll find in a residential neighborhood with lot sizes this generous.
How far is 3828 Donnington Drive from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is about 13 minutes from this address, making it a convenient base commute for Coast Guard personnel stationed there.
What is the lot size at 3828 Donnington Drive?
The lot measures 0.29 acres — just under a third of an acre — which is notably spacious for a NEWCASTLE subdivision home built in 1997.
Is 3828 Donnington Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.
Are there parks near 3828 Donnington Drive?
Yes — Village Bend Park and Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation facilities are both within 0.3 miles of the front door, with an additional practice field at 0.4 miles.
Want to see 3828 Donnington Drive in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know NEWCASTLE well — reach out and they'll get you inside.
